Alix Aymé (1894–1989): Estimate and Market Value

Professor at the École des Beaux-Arts de l’Indochine (1925–1945)

Born in Marseille in 1894, Alix Aymé was a student of Georges Desvallières and later Maurice Denis, with whom she maintained a rich correspondence throughout her career.
Her passion for Asia began during a journey accompanying her husband, a professor sent to China by the French government. Over the next twenty years, she travelled extensively through Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

Appointed professor at the École des Beaux-Arts of Hanoi, she worked alongside Joseph Inguimberty to revive the ancient technique of lacquer painting.
Her art stands at the crossroads of Nabi aesthetics and traditional Vietnamese painting, merging Eastern poetry with Western modernity in a refined and harmonious synthesis.
Fascinated by intimacy and tenderness, she favored subjects such as interior scenes, maternities, and children at play.

Although commissioned by the French government to produce decorative panels for the Laotian Pavilion at the 1931 Exposition Universelle, Alix Aymé continued to work independently in her studio, seeking to capture the Indochinese spirit surrounding her.
Diligent, passionate, and inquisitive, she devoted herself to immortalizing the people and landscapes she encountered.

Today, her artworks are highly sought after and achieve remarkable results in our Aguttes auctions dedicated to the artists of Indochina.

Alix Aymé on the Art Market: Artist’s Value

Over the past decade, the market for Alix Aymé has seen steady growth, driven by the rediscovery of her major role in Indochinese art and the rarity of her works on the market.
Her creations combining French and Far Eastern influences reveal exceptional technical mastery, particularly in lacquer and silk painting, along with great sensitivity in depicting landscapes and scenes of daily life.

The most sought-after works are those from her Indochinese period, marked by harmonious compositions, soft palettes, and a poetic approach to everyday life.
Her large lacquer panels and silk paintings from the colonial era regularly achieve record prices at Aguttes’ Asian Painters auctions.

Highlights of Works by Alix Aymé Sold at Aguttes

• Nu aux lotus, circa 1938, oil on canvas, 68 × 109 cm — sold for €320,000.

• Portrait de Thi Ba, circa 1935, oil on canvas, 81 × 60 cm — sold for €309,000.

• Les Jeunes Filles Moï, 1930, oil on canvas, 55 × 46.5 cm — sold for €200,000.

Selling at Auction: Works by Alix Aymé

Charlotte Aguttes-Reynier, author of Le renouveau de l’art moderne en Indochine and expert at Aguttes for over 15 years, provides sellers in France and Europe and predominantly Vietnamese buyers with her in-depth knowledge of this movement and its market.
She appraises rare and unpublished works, including modern and contemporary paintings and sculptures.

Our expert travels throughout France and Europe in collaboration with our regional offices.
You may also submit your free online valuation request in advance, including photographs, descriptions, and any related documentation, via our online form or directly by email.

The department organizes on average four sales per year dedicated to the artists of the École des Beaux-Arts de l’Indochine.

A historical leader in the market for Asian artists, Aguttes serves as a trusted intermediary between private sellers and international collectors, ensuring record results under the guarantees of French auction law.
A dedicated team oversees every step of the sale, including the final payment process, with full transparency and security.

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